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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At Riverbend, why did Isabel climb out of the tree in a rush?
(a) Because she thought the slaves at Riverbend could tell her where her sister was.
(b) Because she thought she saw her mother.
(c) Because she thought she saw her sister.
(d) Because she thought she saw a snake.

2. Which of the following describes Ruth's reaction to Isabel's arrival at Riverbend?
(a) Ruth remembered Isabel and wanted her to leave.
(b) Ruth remembered Isabel and wanted her to stay at Riverbend.
(c) Ruth remembered Isabel and wanted to go to Rhode Island with her.
(d) Ruth did not remember Isabel at all.

3. When Ruth learned that Isabel and Curzon intended to take her to Rhode Island, why did she refuse to go?
(a) Because she hated Isabel.
(b) Because Rhode Island was too far away.
(c) Because she thought that Walter and Serafina need her.
(d) Because she loved Aberdeen.

4. What made Isabel most nervous about working at the laundry?
(a) She did not think she was capable of doing the work.
(b) She thought Widow Hallahan would sell them back into slavery.
(c) She did not trust Ruth to deliver laundry by herself.
(d) She did not like being away from Curzon.

5. Which of the following did Isabel see on the milestone?
(a) The number 12.
(b) The letter "C" for Charleston.
(c) All answers are correct.
(d) An arrow pointing south.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ruth fell ill with a fever, who did Isabel blame?

2. What did Widow Hallahan offer Isabel in exchange for her work?

3. What was the hardest difficulty for Isabel to deal with during the weeks after leaving Riverbend?

4. How did Curzon disturb the rattlesnake?

5. Which of the following is Curzon overly afraid of?

(see the answer key)

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